
Lift #1- “The Lift of Caring”
Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 ESV
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man[a] Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 7 For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
How do we show care for those around us?
1.) We
a. Paul teaches us
b. Paul teaches us
2.) We model __peace.
We are called to a life of peace by the Savior who is the Prince of Peace.
Matthew 5:9- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
3. We
a.) God desires
b.) Christ’s sacrifice was